Background to the Study

This international research network covers the monitoring of injected CO₂ in Geological Storage formations.

The IEAGHG Monitoring Network aims to assess new technologies and techniques in the monitoring of CO2 storage, determine the limitations, accuracy and applicability of monitoring techniques, disseminate information from research and pilot storage projects around the world, develop extensive monitoring guidelines for the different sub-categories of geological storage; oil and gas fields, unmineable coal seams, and saline aquifers covering the differing conditions and reservoir properties encountered globally as well as to engage with relevant regulatory bodies.

Co-hosted by Louisiana State University’s (LSU) Petroleum Engineering Department and the Gulf Coast Carbon Center (GCCC) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this was the 14th in-person meeting of this IEAGHG research network and for the first time in the Network’s history, the event was split into two separate themes to reflect the importance and timeliness of not only technical knowledge but also regulatory issues. Day 1 encompassed a technical deep-dive into developments in monitoring techniques, methods and processes and day 2 encouraged regulators and technical experts to ruminate on the details of regulatory topics that need addressing in the CO2 monitoring sphere.